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Land Use & Transportation

Redmond’s Rain Garden Challenge

When rain gardens release too much pollution, engineers go back to the drawing board.

Less Driving + More Ethanol = Less Energy

Energy use in cars and trucks is declining at a surprising clip.

Where Are My Cars: SR-167 HOT Lanes

Revenue has fallen far short of expectations.

Washington: Car Crashes Decline Again

Fewer crashes, not more, after marijuana legalization.

Neighborhood Safe Streets Passes in WA (Finally)

Why take 3 years to pass a bill that nearly everyone liked?

House Transportation Package: Fix it Last!

Billions for new highways, a pittance to repair the ones we've already got.

House Transportation Bill: Cars First!

Lots for highway megaprojects, precious little for anything else.

Photo Request: When Parking Gets Ugly

Parking laws can make cities and suburbs less people-friendly.

The Columbia River Crossing: Sightline’s Greatest Hits

Why sustainability advocates should be skeptical of the CRC.

The Real Story of Puget Sound’s Disappearing Herring

Rumors about local herring abound. Here's the scoop from the scientists.